# Culture and FISH Medical Technical Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/culture-and-fish-medical-technical-officer/2a542dbc-3b4c-4f9b-85c5-10f9dca2a3eb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/culture-and-fish-medical-technical-officer/2a542dbc-3b4c-4f9b-85c5-10f9dca2a3eb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T14:13:14.101Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Whitchurch_Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Genetics/Genetics-v8072276 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8072276?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Medical Technical Officer to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent, full time post based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru in Cardiff. The pay progression steps for these posts as a Band 4 begin at £28,819 and top at approximately £31,626. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date. The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service clinical genetics services to the 3 million residents of Wales. AWMGS is a major stakeholder in the Welsh Government’s plan to create a sustainable, internationally-competitive environment for genetics and genomics. In July 2017 the launch and investment of monies to support the Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy is looking to develop a service that is innovative, responsive and well-connected to the major genetics and genomics initiatives that are evolving worldwide. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be working within the technical team in the Culturing and FISH Team, which is subdivided into Haem and Constitutional short term culturing, Prenatal and Solid Tissue long term culturing and FISH. The post holder will be working in a fast paced environment alongside Associate Practitioners and Genetic Technologists. The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process. Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team in Medical Genetics. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Medical Technical Officer to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent, full time post based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru in Cardiff. The pay progression steps for these posts as a Band 4 begin at £28,819 and top at approximately £31,626. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date. The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service clinical genetics services to the 3 million residents of Wales. AWMGS is a major stakeholder in the Welsh Government’s plan to create a sustainable, internationally-competitive environment for genetics and genomics. In July 2017 the launch and investment of monies to support the Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy is looking to develop a service that is innovative, responsive and well-connected to the major genetics and genomics initiatives that are evolving worldwide. ## Job Description The post holder will be working within the technical team in the Culturing and FISH Team, which is subdivided into Haem and Constitutional short term culturing, Prenatal and Solid Tissue long term culturing and FISH. The post holder will be working in a fast paced environment alongside Associate Practitioners and Genetic Technologists. The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process. Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team in Medical Genetics. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to work well with colleagues at all levels - Able to demonstrate flexibility to service needs. ### Skills **Essential** - Highly developed laboratory skills for precise and methodical micro-manipulation of samples. - Use of Microsoft Office packages, standard keyboard skills. - Attention to detail and record keeping; in a busy environment. - Professional and courteous manner. **Desirable** - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh ### Experience **Essential** - Significant laboratory experience and a familiarity with good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques - Experience of handling laboratory equipment, such as micropipettes, centrifuges, vortex. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Relevant science based HND (Level 5 qualification) with significant experience working in a laboratory - Knowledge of genetic testing, different cell types and their morphology, mitotic cell phases, chromosome structure and culturing techniques **Desirable** - Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Human Tissue Act, Health and Safety at work act, COSHH, Data Protection Act. - Understanding of the requirements of UKAS in a laboratory setting. ## Documents - [jdps - sdmp (pdf, 680.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10368627) - [oh form- ig ffurflen (docx, 100.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10391638) - [candidate pack- pecyn ymgeisydd (pdf, 563.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10363606) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 2.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2851) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.